Welcome to Back-to-School Night Government & Economics Mrs Alison McLin

Teacher Availability Alison McLin Gov/Econ, Web Design & Computer Programming Class Website:

Government Curriculum Foundations of Government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Civil Rights & Liberties Political Parties State & Local Government Comparative Government

Economics Curriculum Economic Principles The Free Enterprise System Market Economics Economic Systems Evolution of Money Business Organiz- ations Economic Challenges Projects

Grading Policy Daily Assignments Section and Chapter tests & quizzes Late submittals accepted for half credit Work from a previous grading period will not be accepted.

Grading Daily assignments: 40% of grade Quizzes – 20% Tests – 30% Participation – 10% (tardies, off-task in class, disruptive, etc.) Truant from class – unable to make-up assignment. Please ensure that you call in to excuse all absences

Grades Posted frequently on web site, accessible through SchoolLoop – – teacher

A = B = C = D = F = <60 Progress reports keep you informed of your student’s quarterly progress. Grading Scale

School Loop Calendar of assignments Grades

Helping Your Student Succeed Individual conferences before or after school Study Hall for students who were absent Students getting a D or an F on an assignment can redo for a better grade Parent contact letter at 12 weeks for D or F grade SchoolLoop for grades and calendar Class website to access all assignments

How can your student be successful? Apply self and stay on task daily Ask for clarification Complete and turn in all assignments Come to Study Hall when absent or failing ATTEND SCHOOL REGULARLY! BE ON TIME!!!